Magic Theatre Apprentices

More from this sensational cast: here's a behind the scenes chat with Andrew, who plays Walter 1.

This cast is truly sensational. Get the behind the scenes scoop from Zoë, who plays Maggie 1.

Carina Lastimosa Salazar, who plays Trini Gamboa, joined us today to talk a little bit about her experience on this show among other things....

Meet the cast of DOGEATERS, by Jessica Hagedorn's

It feels like Dogeaters just ended, but on we go to our next show(s). Mfoniso Udofia arrived last week and rehearsals for Sojourners began yesterday!

Magic's Literary Apprentice, Leigh Rondon-Davis, describes how Magic Theatre finds bold, new play.

It is a happy/sad week as we say goodbye to our Season Literary Apprentice Leigh Rondon-Davis who is finishing out her apprenticeship tomorrow. Thank you Leigh for all you've done for Magic!

Photos from the first day reading of runboyrun, written by Mfoniso Udofia

Our series of brief interviews with Dogeaters actors was such a hit, we are trying it again! First up is Katherine Turner who is doing double duty in this, our Ufot Play Cycle Rep. Katherine plays the young Abasiama in Sojourners and Sister in runboyrun.

Get to know the man behind Dogeaters' Rainer Fassbinder, Father Jean Mallat and journalist Bob Stone (aka all the white men in the play)... today's interviewee is Lawrence Radecker.

Welcome Omoze Idehenre for our mini-interview. She plays Abasiama in runboyrun.

Dramaturg Hilary Flynn researches waitress culture for FRED'S DINER, by Penelope Skinner.

We called upon our favorite Mother/Daughter team of dialect coaches to help make our production sound as Oxfordshire-y as possible.

Photos from opening night of FRED'S DINER, by Penelope Skinner

Jessi Campbell talks about the mind & body workouts that occur during rehearsal.

Our first guest is Jed Parsario who plays Romeo Rosales.

Next up in our series of cast interviews is Julie Kuwabara who plays Pucha Gonzaga.

Have a Holly, Jolly Virgin Play Festival!

Our series of interviews with the artists behind our upcoming production of Fool for Love continues: meet assistant director Corinne Hastings.

Our series of interviews with the artists behind our upcoming production of Fool for Love continues: welcome one of Magic's favorite stage managers, Julie Haber.

The fourth in our series of interviews with the artists behind our upcoming production of Fool for Love: Andrew Pastides as Eddie.

Mike Sagun joins us to discuss Dogeaters, acting and his aunties' tsismis. Mike plays revolutionary Santos Tirador, Lieutenant Pepe Carreon and action star Tito Alvarez.

Photos by Penelope Skinner

Rehearsal begins on BRIGHT HALF LIFE, written by Tanya Barfield.

Get to know Charisse Loriaux who is playing several characters in Dogeaters including Lolita Luna, Lola Narcisa Divino, and Stephanie Jacobs among others.

Learn a little about Mel Badiola, who plays Nestor Noralez and Chiquiting Moreno in Dogeaters.

Rinabeth Apostol, who plays expat Rio Gonzaga, joined us for our penultimate Dogeaters cast interview. She talks about quiet audiences, Filipino banter and unforgettable performances.

Continuing our series of interviews with the cast of Dogeaters, we are happy to introduce Ogie Zulueta, who plays Senator Avila and Uncle, as well as Man with Ukelele.

Chuck plays various roles in Dogeaters: Freddie Gonzaga, Severo "Chuchi" Alacran, Boom Boom Alacran and Ka Edgar.

Esperanza Catubig plays Barbara Villanueva and Ka Lydia in our upcoming production of Dogeaters, which opens this coming Wednesday, February 10!!!!

Julia McNeal plays Eva in "The Eva Trilogy." The first in our series of interviews with the artists behind our current production.

Justin Gillman plays Father O'Leary in "The Eva Trilogy." The second in our series of interviews with the artists behind our current production.

The beguiling central character of Richard Montoya’s NOGALES is in the headlines.

The first in our series of interviews with the artists behind our upcoming production of The Baltimore Waltz: Greg Jackson as the Third Man.

We are not even halfway through our cast interviews. Beverly, who is playing Imelda Marcos and Leonor Ledesma, shares her thoughts.

The first day of THE BALTIMORE WALTZ rehearsal kicks off with wise words from playwright Paula Vogel, and FOOL FOR LOVE's extension week starts with Community Night!

This science lesson brought to you by Tanya Barfield's BRIGHT HALF LIFE.

BRIGHT HALF LIFE's stage manager describes her work, and what it takes to be a dynamite stage manager.

Get to know the artists behind our current production of The Eva Trilogy: Alex Jaeger as our Costume Designer.

Megan Trout plays the Nymph in "The Eva Trilogy." The third in our series of interviews with the artists behind our current production.

Amy Nowak plays the Roisin in "The Eva Trilogy." The fourth in our series of interviews with the artists behind our current production.

Lisa Anne Porter plays the Teresa in "The Eva Trilogy." The sixth in our series of interviews with the artists behind our current production.

Last, but certainly not least in our series of cast interviews, we have Jomar Tagatac who plays the glamorous Perlita alongside the ruthless General Ledesma.

The third in our series of interviews with the artists behind our upcoming production of The Baltimore Waltz: Lauren English as Anna.

The second in our series of interviews with the artists behind our upcoming production of The Baltimore Waltz: Patrick Alparone as Carl.

Lily Sorenson was our Artistic Direction Apprentice and Assistant Director for Dogeaters. She talks to us about her life in theater and experience working on Dogeaters.

The third in our series of interviews with the artists behind our upcoming production of Fool for Love: Patrick Russell as Martin.

Our series of interviews with the artists behind our upcoming production of Fool for Love continues: welcome lighting designer Chris Aklerlind.

The second in our series of interviews with the artists behind our upcoming production of Fool for Love: Rod Gnapp as the Old Man.

Our series of interviews with the artists behind our upcoming production of Fool for Love continues with set and costume designer Andrew Boyce.

The first in our series of interviews with the artists behind our upcoming production of Fool for Love: Jessi Campbell as May.